General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited North Waziristan Agency (NWA) and spent the day with troops and tribal elders of NWA. He also inaugurated 110 beds Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Mir Ali, which has been equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. He appreciated Army Engineers for their dedicated efforts in executing quality construction work. To enhance education standards and help locals benefit from the emerging economic opportunities, COAS announced construction and opening of a Cadet College around Mir Ali for children of Waziristan.

Two week long joint training exercise YOUYI 5 between Special forces of China and Pakistan was held at Qingtongxia , Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.

The joint exercise as part of Year of Friendship 2015 focused on anti terrorist, hostage and rescue , cordon and search operations. The joint exercise was aimed at further strengthening already deep military ties between Pakistan and China.